New Delhi, June 11 -- In a move that promises to eliminate one of the most persistent pain points in travel, online travel major MakeMyTrip has launched a new feature allowing travellers to secure guaranteed early check-in and late check-out slots at the time of booking.

Available across more than 10,000 hotels, villas, and homestays in India, and over 1,000 properties across 20 international destinations, including Dubai, Bangkok, Pattaya, Bali, and Kuala Lumpur, the feature marks India's first early check-in and late check-out offering at this scale on an online travel agency (OTA).

According to an MMT statement, the feature targets a widespread friction point caused by the mismatch between transportation schedules and standard hospit...